Financial Accountant

- Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters - Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports - Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports - Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy - Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications - Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems - Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies - Provide functional advice and training to individuals - Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements - Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise

- 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting, or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: - Manage accounting-based operational processes, including month-end and quarter-end closing, review activities, and special assignments - Review General Ledger (GL) and system-of-record data, conduct research, perform analytical reviews, and complete eOne reconciliations - Prepare and validate data for financial, SEC, and regulatory reporting - Perform detailed research, interpretation, and reporting for Held for Investment (HFI) and Held for Sale (HFS) portfolios using tools such as Excel, Access, ESSBASE/SmartView, Eagle Web, Oracle GL, IRIS Web, and OBIEE - Prepare and/or review bank and general ledger reconciliations, aging schedules, and daily bank transaction matching to ensure accuracy of check payments in company systems - Support onshore teams, including reconciliation managers, with ad hoc requests, analytical work, and accounting process reviews - Build and maintain End User Computing Tools (EUCT) and ensure proper documentation - Establish strong preventive and detective internal control frameworks to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting - Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Line of Business (LOB) partners to understand operation impacts and ensure reporting accuracy - Provide functional advice, guidance, and training to junior accounting staff as needed - Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting policies, US GAAP, and industry practices within financial services and/or retail brokerage - CA / CFA / ICWA / MBA-Finance with 2+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting - Extensive background in accounting, analytics, financial reporting, accounting reporting, and risk reporting - Proficiency in Power BI and Alteryx for reporting and automation is highly desirable - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy - Sound understanding of GL systems, accounting controls, and US GAAP frameworks - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong understanding of control and risk environments in accounting operations - Proven ability to trace, investigate, and resolve questionable data and implement corrective actions effectively Job Expectations: - Strong team player with a proactive, self-starter mindset - Hands-on experience with data analytics tools such as Essbase, MS Access, and/or SQL - Ability to manage and collaborate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure - Strong organizational abilities with excellent multitasking and prioritization skills - Effective time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines - Experience working with mortgage systems, including Black KnightMSP/Fidelity, SHAW, Oracle Essbase, and Oracle General Ledger (GL) - Direct mor